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Edwin Horrell Obituary


Edwin D. Horrell Sr., age 92, of

Homewood, formerly of Princeton, IN, Army Veteran WWII, beloved husband of the late Rosetta, nee Phillips; loving father of Edwin D. (Ellen) Horrell Jr.; dear grandfather of Jonathan Horrell; cherished brother of Robert Horrell, Mary Agnes Randall, Eloise Clark and the late Margaret Upchurch, Charles and William Horrell; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Mr. Horrell was a retired Commercial Photographer, lifelong Naturalist, self-taught Book Binder and Locksmith. Active member of the Homewood La Moille Lodge 270 and the Crete Lodge 763. Visitation and Service Sunday, Jan. 6, 2 to 6 p.m., with Masonic Services at 5 p.m. and Funeral Services at 6 p.m., at Tews Funeral Home in Homewood. Interment Tuesday at White Church Cemetery in Princeton, IN. For further information call 708-798-5300 .

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 6, 2008.

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Wayne D. Watson

January 6, 2008

I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the family. I always enjoyed Ed's company, good conversation with a story or two and always calm and easy going. He was a real gentleman and a true Masonic Brother

Arlene & Ed Skwarek

January 6, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. You have our deepest sympathy.
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Phyllis

January 6, 2008

Ellen, Ed and Jonathon I am so sorry for your loss.

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January 6, 2008

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